Abstract: Techniques to optimize messages sent to a user of a social networking system. In one embodiment, information about the user may be collected by the social networking system. The information may be applied to train a model for determining likelihood of a desired action by the user in response to candidate messages that may be provided for the user. The social networking system may provide to the user a message from the candidate messages with a selected likelihood of causing the desired action.

Abstract: An image processing method of a display includes transforming three color image data to four color image data, passing the four color image data through a kernel filter to generate original data corresponding to a first sub pixel and a second sub pixel, and transforming original data of each sub pixel to generate display data of the sub pixel. The original data of the first sub pixel is the same as the original data of the second sub pixel. The brightness of the display data of the first sub pixel is substaintially greater than the original data of the first sub pixel. The brightness of the display data of the second sub pixel is substaintially smaller than the original data of the second sub pixel.

Abstract: A quantitative evaluation method for the reliability of a Markov model switch reluctance motor system. The method comprises: solving a probability matrix P?T(t) of a switch reluctance motor system being in any survival state at any time t via a state conversion diagram of the switch reluctance motor system; calculating the sum of various elements of the probability matrix P?T(t) of the survival state, so that a reliability function R(t) is obtained; and thus calculating the average working time of the switch reluctance motor system before failure, thereby realizing the quantitative evaluation of the switch reluctance motor system and satisfying the requirements for the reliability analysis of a switch reluctance motor drive system. This disclosure has a good engineering application value.

Abstract: Techniques to optimize messages sent to a user of a social networking system. In one embodiment, information about the user may be collected by the social networking system. The information may be applied to train a model for determining likelihood of a desired action by the user in response to candidate messages that may be provided for the user. The social networking system may provide to the user a message from the candidate messages with a selected likelihood of causing the desired action.

Abstract: A massage device includes a shaft and a detachable massage member. The shaft has a first end provided with a connector for releasably connecting the shaft to a swivel joint. The detachable massage member is detachably connected at a proximal end to an opposite second end of the shaft. With the above arrangements, the massage device can be conveniently operated directly by a user to achieve the effect of deep massage of a variety of muscles.

Abstract: An energy conversion device in electrical communication with at least one fin is provided to output multiple voltages. The at least one fin which is originating from inside the energy conversion device, which is formed from a metal contact disposed between energy conversion device components, and which is spaced with a first end contact and a second end contact. A power transistor module includes at least one transistor, a gate driver and the energy conversion device. The gate driver is configured to drive the at least one transistor. The energy conversion device is configured to supply isolated voltages to the gate driver.

Abstract: A sensing element for electromagnetic wave detection, electrical radiography imaging system applying the element and method thereof is provided. The sensing element may include a substrate, an active component on the substrate, a plurality of first electrodes on the substrate, a plurality of second electrodes on the substrate, a first blocking layer, a photo-conversion layer on the first blocking layer, and a third electrode on the photo-conversion layer. The plurality of first electrodes is coupled together. The plurality of first electrodes is interlaced with the plurality of second electrodes and is coupled together. The first blocking layer is on the active component, the plurality of first electrodes, and the plurality of second electrodes. The photo-conversion layer is for absorbing electromagnetic wave transmitted through an object being imaged by a radiography imaging system and generates electric charges collected by the plurality of first and second electrodes, and the third electrodes.

Abstract: Provided is a patterned conductive film may include a conductive interconnected nano-structure film. The conductive interconnected nano-structure film may include a first region and a second region adjacent to the first region. A conductivity of the first region may be at least 1000 times a conductivity of the second region.

Abstract: Thermal, electrical and/or optical interfacing for three-dimensional optoelectronic devices, such as semiconductor device billets, allows high intensity operation, such as for receiving and transducing extremely high intensity light shined onto a small surface semiconductor optoelectronic device such as a photovoltaic receiver or cell, transducer, waveguide or splitter. This allows high intensity energy transfer for beam receiving, signal acquisition, and beam or signal generation for high intensity power beaming and wireless power transmission. Preferred embodiments include three-dimensional photovoltaic receiver billets capable of receiving thousands of suns intensity or high intensity laser light for power conversion, such as by using edge-illuminated vertical multijunction photovoltaic receivers. Heat sink holding structures assist in thermal and electromagnetic communication with opposing billet surfaces.

Abstract: New high energy operating regimes for high intensity energy transfer for beam receiving, signal acquisition, and beam or signal generation for power beaming and wireless power transmission are made possible by new direct thermal pathways for heat sinking, where an energy conversion device comprises a plurality of fins [1] originating from inside the energy conversion device; [2] formed from an energy conversion device component; and where those fins [3] individually support traffic in energy carriers essential to the function of the energy conversion device. This allows high energy thermal interfacing and high intensity energy conversion, such as for receiving and transducing extremely high intensity light shined onto a small surface semiconductor device such as a vertical multijunction photovoltaic receiver. This allows high intensity energy transfer for beam receiving, signal acquisition, and beam or signal generation for high intensity power beaming and wireless power transmission.

Abstract: Extremely fast dynamic control is allowed for hybrid PV/T (photovoltaic/thermal) distributed power production using concentrated solar power by manipulating the transmissive or reflective state of a capture element or mirror or lens that can pass highly concentrated solar light from one energy conversion device to another, such as a thermal collector and a photovoltaic receiver, such as a vertical multijunction cell array. This allows superior quality electrical backfeed into an electric utility, enhanced plant electrical production revenue, and responsiveness to a multitude of conditions to meet new stringent engineering requirements for distributed power plants. The mirror or lens can be physically articulated using fast changing of a spatial variable, or can be a fixed smart material that changes state. A mechanical jitter or variable state jitter can be applied to the capture element, including at utility electric grid line frequency.

Abstract: A voltage source generator includes a light-transmissive component and a plurality of vertical multi junction (VMJ) cells. The light-transmissive component includes an inner space. The VMJ cells are disposed within the inner space of the light-transmissive component to receive light and perform light-to-electricity conversion. The VMJ cells are connected in series. The voltage source generator can generate a kV-level voltage and meet small-sized and low-cost demands. A voltage source module includes at least two voltage source generators connected to at least one electrical connector.

Abstract: Disclosed are therapeutic beads comprising agents, such as nucleic acids, that bind to high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) and methods of treating subjects with conditions that would benefit from reducing the deleterious effects of HMGB1, such as inflammatory bowel diseases, comprising administering the beads to the gastrointestinal tract of the subjects.

Abstract: A sensing element for electromagnetic wave detection, electrical radiography imaging system applying the element and method thereof is provided. The sensing element may include a substrate, an active component on the substrate, a plurality of first electrodes on the substrate, a plurality of second electrodes on the substrate, a first blocking layer, a photo-conversion layer on the first blocking layer, and a third electrode on the photo-conversion layer. The plurality of first electrodes is coupled together. The plurality of first electrodes is interlaced with the plurality of second electrodes and is coupled together. The first blocking layer is on the active component, the plurality of first electrodes, and the plurality of second electrodes. The photo-conversion layer is for absorbing electromagnetic wave transmitted through an object being imaged by a radiography imaging system and generates electric charges collected by the plurality of first and second electrodes, and the third electrodes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lamp head assembly with positioning structures for combining with a lamp base. The lamp head assembly includes a conducting head and a supporting barrel. The conducting head has an insulating seat, a first conducting plate and a second conducting plate and a conduction piece. The conduction piece is electrically connected with the first conducting plate. A portion of the second conducting plate is protruded out of the insulating seat, and an end of the insulating seat is formed with a inserting plate. The supporting barrel includes a supporting section connected and an assembling section; wherein, the supporting barrel is assembled on the conducting head through a positioning of the inserting plate and the slot.

Abstract: The present invention provides an LED bulb and a lamp head structure hereof. The lamp head structure includes an insulating seat, a first conducting plate, a second conducting plate and a conducting piece. The insulating seat has a first accommodating space and a second accommodating space separately arranged and an opening slot communicating with the second accommodating space. The first conducting plate is accommodated in the first accommodating space. One end of the conducting piece inserted in the first conducting plate is electrically conducted with each other, and the other end is protruded out of the insulating seat. The insulating seats could be provided for different types of LED bulb. Thus the development time will be shortened, and the production cost will be reduced.

Abstract: A flexible electronic module is provided, including a flexible substrate having a supporting portion, a body portion, and a connection portion, wherein the supporting portion is connected with the body portion via the connection portion; a first trench formed between the supporting portion and the body portion; an electronic component disposed over a portion of the supporting portion; and a conductive line disposed over the supporting portion, the connection portion, and the body portion for connecting the electronic component.

Abstract: Techniques to optimize messages sent to a user of a social networking system. In one embodiment, information about the user may be collected by the social networking system. The information may be applied to train a model for determining likelihood of a desired action by the user in response to candidate messages that may be provided for the user. The social networking system may provide to the user a message from the candidate messages with a selected likelihood of causing the desired action.